Most of us think about diabetes as a disease of the heart, eyes, kidneys, or nerves, but rarely of the mouth. But new research suggests otherwise. Expert reviews are showing that diabetes and oral ...

Diabetes significantly impacts oral health, leading to issues like bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, and slow healing. High blood sugar weakens the immune system and alters saliva, creating an ...

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something.

It’s been used for centuries as a medicinal resin, long before ‘gut health’ was a buzzword — but studies now back up its benefits.

For something as small and forgettable as a piece of chewing gum, its environmental footprint is enormous. The average gum sold today contains the same synthetic rubber used in tyre tubes and ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders ...

Electric toothbrushes clean more effectively than manual ones, remove plaque better, and may lower the risk of gum disease. Learn their benefits and drawbacks.

Most people associate oral health with cavities, bad breath, or gum pain. But emerging research suggests that what’s happening inside your mouth could have far more serious consequences, right up to ...

The best electric toothbrushes, including the top-shelf models often get heavily discounted during December, so if you're looking to try a new brand or upgrade, or perhaps even buy one as a gift, now ...

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Multipotent dental stem cells can give rise to various cell types and show potential for treating injuries, diabetes, and heart disease in early clinical trials.